header-logo header-logo

24 March 2017 / Roderick Ramage
Issue: 7739 / Categories: Features
printer mail-detail

Shakespeare in 101 words (Pt 2)

nlj_7739_ramage

Roderick Ramage reworks William Shakespeare in bite-size format

The Tempest

Prospero, a deposed Duke, and his daughter, Miranda, banished on a magic island, Ariel released from a tree, the half-beast Caliban: c’est alors peut-être que la vie est un songe. Prospero raised a storm to wreck a ship carrying the usurper and used his magic to scatter and torment the survivors. Some plotted to murder Alonso, King of Naples, others with Caliban to kill Prospero. Ferdinand, son of Alonso, is led by Ariel to Prospero’s home, where he sees Miranda. Prospero reveals himself to his brother and Alonso, demands the restoration of his throne and abandons his magic. Ferdinand marries Miranda.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Valentine of Verona goes to the court of the Duke of Milan with Proteus, who leaves his beloved Julia in Verona. Both fall for the Duke’s daughter, Silvia. Valentine plans to elope with her, but is betrayed by Proteus and banished. Silvia escapes and is captured by outlaws, led by the banished Valentine. Julia followed Proteus to Milan disguised as a page, goes with the Duke, Proteus

If you are not a subscriber, subscribe now to read this content
If you are already a subscriber sign in
...or Register for two weeks' free access to subscriber content

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

NEWS
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
Employers cannot rely on wellbeing services alone to defend workplace stress claims after a High Court decision awarding almost £1m to an overworked employee
Andy Burnham's brand of 'Manchesterism' could offer fresh thinking on legal aid and access to justice if it reaches Westminster, according to Roger Smith, NLJ columnist and former director of JUSTICE
The constitutional fallout from a change of prime minister, rather than the politics, is under scrutiny as questions arise over the limits of executive authority in a leadership transition
The legal profession is undergoing a fundamental shift from selling services to creating technology-enabled products, according to Professor Luke Mason, Head of School of Law at Regent's University London
back-to-top-scroll